Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick
I breathe in joy as I stand today:
Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water
Believing in the Threeness,
Witnessing the Oneness
On my way to meet you face to face.
Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in joy.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”
Petitionary Prayer
Today we’ll pray that we can find more joy in everyday occurrences, in the day-to-day world around us.
Story from All Creation Waits
Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the opossum.
Reflection on Story
The author talks about how the opossum depends on humans for survival, and are somewhat at our mercy. Let’s take a minute to meditate on the ways we depend on God for our survival and well-being, and how we lie vulnerable and trusting in God’s care.
Benediction
Go in peace
Wash your hands
Love your neighbor
You are not alone.